About International Photographic Review

About International Photographic Review

As the image worlds shift around and collide, Rhubarb’s 2010 International Review is designed to mark the changes and explore the hybrid forms of practices which are being created by photographers who fall in between, or across, the traditional categories. Thisyear the intention is to see where documentary and commercial practices cross over into the world of fine art, giving participants the opportunity to show their work to specialists from different sectors and reviewers the chance to look at folios that may not usually
come their way.

As the only Portfolio Review where photographers are able to book all their reviews online in advance of the event, Rhubarb continues to attract respected reviewers from the UK, Europe and USA. Stephen Mayes, CEO of VII Photo Agency in New York and Harry Hardie from Foto8, sit alongside the commercial boys – Tim Paton, Balcony Jump Management and David Birkitt of DMB Media, connecting to fine art officianados including Stephanie Braun, Curator at the Photographers Gallery, London, and Debra Klomp Ching, of Klompching Gallery, New York.

Photographers attending the Rhubarb Review are not promised anything, other than the opportunity to meet with their chosen reviewers. However, over the years there have been a succession of stories which give credit to the Rhubarb ethos, of insisting that participating photographers have had an exhibition or publication within the last three years, and are ready for international markets.

Associated Events

Photographers participating in the International Review are also offered the opportunity to show their work to all the reviewers via the Portfolio Promenade, this year to be held at the newly opened MAC (Midland Arts Centre) in the beautiful Cannon Hill Park. Rhubarb guests will be joined by potential buyers and photo interested public.

The 2010 International Seminar, will be looking at the importance of mixing real time and online promotion, and using the communities gathered through new technologies to get your message through. Featuring Simon Roberts and Christian Payne.

This year the ‘Hungry’ Rhubarb/Arts Council Bursary Show will be exhibited in the new Rhubarb East Gallery and other associated exhibitions will feature also.

Walking As One – Birmingham, is a commission conceived and managed by Rhonda Wilson at Rhubarb-Rhubarb, working with Adam Magyar, one of the 2009 Review participants. On July 24th, as part of the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend, a walk will be staged in the city, recorded by Adam sing technology similar to that of the Olympic finish line. The resulting image will be installed onto the new Library of Birmingham hoarding on Sunday 1 August, with a reception for reviewers, photographers and city guests.

Please see relevant sections on site for further details.

Look forward to seeing you there.